U.S. Hypocrisy Creates Perpetual Enemies and Forever War

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig May 9, 2018 When will Washington stop dividing the world into "good" and "bad" states and consider America's image and actual vital interests? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

France, U.K. Gamble in Joining Trump’s Syria Strike

ANGELA CHARLTON, DANICA KIRKA and RAF CASERT / The Associated Press Apr 14, 2018 Critics swiftly accuse the two U.S. allies of playing loyal deputies to an unpredictable American leader, viewed by many in Europe with suspicion or outright scorn. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Russia Madness on the Eve of Destruction: Hegemony Trumps Survival

Paul Street / Truthdig Apr 4, 2018 What will historians say a century from now, if they still exist? That the most intelligent known species in the universe lost its mind. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

A Look at the Russian Presidential Election From Crimea

Gilbert Doctorow / La Libre Mar 28, 2018 A propaganda war is raging over the legitimacy of the voting process in Crimea and the neutrality of the international observers who went there. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

Why Don’t the U.S. Mainstream Media Report Vladimir Putin’s Take on the Ukraine Crisis?

By Robert Parry / Consortium News Jun 14, 2017 In an interview with filmmaker Oliver Stone, Russia's president explains his own perspective—which contrasts with what the American people have been allowed to hear. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Tax Returns Could Offer Key Answers to Russia Questions

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Sep 14, 2016 Why won't the Republican presidential nominee let voters see his taxes? His excuse—that he is under audit—is bogus and raises suspicions about his relationship with the world's largest nation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

War Games

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Putin Has the Winning Hand in Syria, as Turkey Apologizes and Obama Deals (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jul 3, 2016 The Russian intervention in Syria substantially changed the conversation surrounding Vladimir Putin in the aftermath of the Crimea annexation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Live Blog: Is the Emerging China-Russia Axis Shifting the World’s Balance of Power?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 24, 2016 A Brookings Institution panel explores whether closer alignment between Russia and China is changing international politics "to the disadvantage" of U.S., Europe and the rest of Asia. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

European Allies Are Declaring Their Independence from Irresponsible U.S.

William Pfaff / Truthdig Mar 19, 2015 Britain, Germany and France are all posting signs of dissent in the West. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Anti-Putin Politician’s Murder Lays Russian Realities Bare

By Ivo Mijnssen and Philipp Casula Mar 7, 2015 The public assassination of one of Moscow's leading critics, just feet from the walls of the Kremlin, is a blow to the liberal opposition but, paradoxically, also shows that there are still remnants of political pluralism.The killing of one of Moscow's leading critics is a blow to the liberals but, paradoxically, also shows that politics are still being contested behind the facade of mass consensus for the regime. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Stepping Back From the Precipice in Eastern Europe

William Pfaff / Truthdig Mar 5, 2015 What has the past year of war inside Ukraine been about? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )